80 FR 73957 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 73957-73960] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29855] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3073; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-017-AD; Amendment 39-18334; AD 2015-24-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 Airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as corrugation cracking found at various wing stations and on the main spar lower cap. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 4, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3073; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250-656-0673; telephone: (North America) 1-800-663-8444; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-3073. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to add an AD that would apply to Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 airplane. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2015 (80 FR 44892). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: An operator found cracks on the upper inner wing skin corrugations emanating from the rib attachment points. As a result, Viking Air Limited released Service Bulletin (SB) V3/0002, Revision NC to inspect for possible corrugation cracking between wing stations 34 and 110. Subsequently, operators discovered additional corrugation cracking at multiple wing stations and on the main spar lower cap. These cracks, if not detected and rectified, may compromise the structural integrity of the wing. In order to address this potentially unsafe condition, Viking Air Limited has issued SB V3/ 0002, Revision C, specifying repetitive internal borescope and visual inspections. This AD is issued to mandate compliance with that SB. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3073-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal and the FAA's response to the comment. Request From Viking Viking has reviewed the FAA NPRM (80 FR 44892, July 28, 2015) and found that paragraph (f)(4) is not applicable or relevant to Viking SB V3/0002 Revision C. All cycle information is with respect to the wing. Viking noted that it is important to make the distinction between the airplane and the wings. The possibility has come to Viking's attention that some operators may rotate wings within their airplane fleet. Additionally, the Model DHC-3 airplane nominal cycles to hours ratio used by Viking is 1.33 cycles per hour. In most cases, Viking would consider an [[Page 73958]] average flight length to be 45 minutes. Therefore, Viking recommends that the calculation of the proposed AD paragraph (f)(4) not be part of the mandated actions. We agree and will remove paragraph (f)(4) of the proposed AD and state in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that the operator may contact Viking to help determine wing flight cycles. We will also change all reference of ``flight cycles'' to ``wing flight cycles.'' We redesignated paragraph (f)(5) of the proposed AD as paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 44892, July 28, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 44892, July 28, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin No. V3/0002, Revision ``C'', dated April 30, 2014; and Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin 3-STC (03-50)-001, Revision ``NC'', dated July 3, 2013. The service information describes procedures for installing additional wing inspection access panels and inspecting the wings using borescope and visual methods. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 38 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 36 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $5,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $306,280, or $8,060 per product. The scope of damage found in the required inspection could vary significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair damaged parts on each airplane. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3073; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2015-24-02 Viking Air Limited: Amendment 39-18334; Docket No. FAA- 2015-3073; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-017-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Viking Air Limited DHC-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as corrugation cracking found at various wing stations and on the main spar lower cap. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect cracking and correct as necessary to address the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD: (1) Within 30 days after January 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), determine the accumulated wing flight cycles or wing flight hours for each wing by contacting Technical Support at Viking Air Limited. You can find contact information for Viking Air Limited in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) Within 30 days after January 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), determine all installed supplemental type certificates (STC) or modifications affecting the wings. Based on the accumulated air time determined from [[Page 73959]] paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and before the initial inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, install access panels as follows: (i) If the airplane is free of STCs or any other modifications affecting the wings, install additional inspection access panels following the Accomplishment Instructions Part A of Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin No. V3/0002, Revision ``C'', dated April 30, 2014. (ii) If the airplane is fitted with STC SA2009NY (which can be found on the internet at: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/F7309B7D9B008C588625734F00730144?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa02009ny), incorporate additional inspection access panels following the Accomplishment Instructions of Viking Air Limited SB 3-STC (03-50)- 001, Revision ``NC'', dated July 3, 2013. Note 1 to paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD: STC SA03-50 would be the Canadian equivalent of the United States (FAA) STC SA2009NY. (iii) If there are other STCs or modifications affecting the wings the operator must contact the FAA to request an FAA-approved alternative method of compliance using the procedures in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and 14 CFR 39.19. To develop these procedures, we recommend you contact the STC holder for guidance in developing substantiating data. (3) Based on the accumulated air time on the wings determined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, perform initial and repetitive borescope and visual inspections of both the left-hand and right- hand wing box following Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin V3/0002, Revision ``C'', dated April 30, 2014, using the inspection schedules specified in Table 1 of paragraph (f)(3) of this AD: Table 1 of Paragraph (f)(3) of This AD--Inspection Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Repetitive Effectivity Initial inspection inspection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If Viking Air Limited SB V3/ The initial Repetitively inspect 0002, Revision ``A'', dated inspection is not not to exceed every February 22, 2013; or required since the 1,600 wing flight Viking Air Limited SB V3/ inspection was hours accumulated 0002, Revision ``B'', dated accomplished while after the last July 3, 2013; were complied complying with inspection or 2,100 with prior to January 4, Revision ``A'' or wing flight cycles 2016 (the effective date of ``B'' of Viking Air after the last this AD). Limited SB V3/0002. inspection, whichever occurs first. If, as of January 4, 2016 Inspect within 800 Repetitively inspect (the effective date of this wing flight hours not to exceed every AD), the airplane has less after January 4, 1,600 wing flight than 31,200 wing flight 2016 (the effective hours accumulated hours. date of this AD), after the last or within 6 months inspection or 2,100 January 4, 2016 wing flight cycles (the effective date after the last of this AD), inspection, whichever occurs whichever occurs first. first. If, as of January 4, 2016 Inspect upon or Repetitively inspect (the effective date of this before accumulating not to exceed every AD), the airplane has 32,000 wing flight 1,600 wing flight 31,200 wing flight hours or hours or within 6 hours accumulated more but less than 31,600 months after after the last wing flight hours. January 4, 2016 inspection or 2,100 (the effective date wing flight cycles of this AD), after the last whichever occurs inspection, first. whichever occurs first. If, as of January 4, 2016 Inspect within 400 Repetitively inspect (the effective date of this wing flight hours not to exceed every AD), the airplane has accumulated after 1,600 wing flight 31,600 wing flight hours or January 4, 2016 hours accumulated more. (the effective date after the last of this AD) or 3 inspection or 2,100 months after wing flight cycles January 4, 2016 after the last (the effective date inspection, of this AD), whichever occurs whichever occurs first. first. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) If any cracks are found, contact Technical Support at Viking Air Limited for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate the repair before further flight. You can find contact information for Viking Air Limited in paragraph (i) of this AD. The FAA-approved repair must specifically reference this AD. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-05, dated March 18, 2015, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3073-0002. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin No. V3/0002, Revision ``C'', dated April 30, 2014. (ii) Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin 3-STC (03-50)-001, Revision ``NC'', dated July 3, 2013. (3) For Viking Air Limited service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250- 656-0673; telephone: (North America) 1-800-663-8444; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. (4) You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on [[Page 73960]] the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. 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(or their delegated agent). You are required DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
to assure the product is airworthy before it Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer,
is returned to service. Federal Aviation Administration FAA, New York Aircraft Certification
(h) Related Information Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue,
14 CFR Part 39 suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax: (516)
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0130, dated [Docket No. FAA–2015–3073; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–017–AD; Amendment 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov.
July 7, 2015; and DAHER–SOCATA TB
39–18334; AD 2015–24–02] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Aircraft Recommended Service Bulletin SB
10–152, dated May 2013, for related RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
information. The MCAI can be found in the We issued a notice of proposed
AD docket on the Internet at: http:// Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
www.regulations.gov/ Limited Airplanes
part 39 to add an AD that would apply
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3642-0001.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation to Viking Air Limited Model DHC–3
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference Administration (FAA), Department of airplane. The NPRM was published in
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Transportation (DOT). the Federal Register on July 28, 2015
approved the incorporation by reference ACTION: Final rule. (80 FR 44892). The NPRM proposed to
(IBR) of the service information listed in this correct an unsafe condition for the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new specified products and was based on
part 51. airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking mandatory continuing airworthiness
(2) You must use this service information Air Limited Model DHC–3 Airplanes. information (MCAI) originated by an
as applicable to do the actions required by This AD results from mandatory aviation authority of another country.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. continuing airworthiness information The MCAI states:
(i) DAHER–SOCATA TB Aircraft (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority An operator found cracks on the upper
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 10–152, of another country to identify and inner wing skin corrugations emanating from
Amendment 1, dated April 2015. correct an unsafe condition on an the rib attachment points. As a result, Viking
(ii) Reserved. aviation product. The MCAI describes Air Limited released Service Bulletin (SB)
(3) For SOCATA service information the unsafe condition as corrugation V3/0002, Revision NC to inspect for possible
identified in this AD, contact SOCATA cracking found at various wing stations corrugation cracking between wing stations
and on the main spar lower cap. We are 34 and 110. Subsequently, operators
NORTH AMERICA, North Perry Airport, 601
issuing this AD to require actions to discovered additional corrugation cracking at
NE 10 Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; multiple wing stations and on the main spar
phone: (954) 366–3331; Internet: http:// address the unsafe condition on these lower cap.
www.socatanorthamerica.com/default.htm. products. These cracks, if not detected and rectified,
(4) You may review this referenced service DATES: This AD is effective January 4, may compromise the structural integrity of
information at the FAA, Small Airplane 2016. the wing. In order to address this potentially
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, The Director of the Federal Register unsafe condition, Viking Air Limited has
Missouri 64106. For information on the issued SB V3/0002, Revision C, specifying
approved the incorporation by reference repetitive internal borescope and visual
availability of this material at the FAA, call of certain publications listed in the AD
(816) 329–4148. In addition, you can access inspections. This AD is issued to mandate
as of January 4, 2016. compliance with that SB.
this service information on the Internet at
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD The MCAI can be found in the AD
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
docket on the Internet at http:// docket on the Internet at: http://
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3642.
(5) You may view this service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov/
that is incorporated by reference at the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3073-
National Archives and Records
3073; or in person at Document 0002.
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, Comments
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We gave the public the opportunity to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey participate in developing this AD. The
locations.html. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. following presents the comment
For service information identified in received on the proposal and the FAA’s
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this AD, contact Viking Air Limited response to the comment.
November 17, 2015. Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland
Melvin Johnson, Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, Request From Viking
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250–656–0673; Viking has reviewed the FAA NPRM
Aircraft Certification Service. telephone: (North America) 1–800–663– (80 FR 44892, July 28, 2015) and found
[FR Doc. 2015–29876 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] 8444; email: technical.support@ that paragraph (f)(4) is not applicable or
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P vikingair.com; Internet: http:// relevant to Viking SB V3/0002 Revision
www.vikingair.com/support/service- C. All cycle information is with respect
bulletins. You may view this referenced to the wing. Viking noted that it is
service information at the FAA, Small important to make the distinction
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, between the airplane and the wings. The
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Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For possibility has come to Viking’s
information on the availability of this attention that some operators may rotate
material at the FAA, call (816) 329– wings within their airplane fleet.
4148. It is also available on the Internet Additionally, the Model DHC–3
at http://www.regulations.gov by airplane nominal cycles to hours ratio
searching for Docket No. FAA–2015– used by Viking is 1.33 cycles per hour.
3073. In most cases, Viking would consider an
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average flight length to be 45 minutes. airplane or the cost to repair damaged Comments will be available in the AD
Therefore, Viking recommends that the parts on each airplane. docket shortly after receipt.
calculation of the proposed AD
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
paragraph (f)(4) not be part of the
mandated actions. Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We agree and will remove paragraph specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
(f)(4) of the proposed AD and state in rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that the section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment
operator may contact Viking to help the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
determine wing flight cycles. We will Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
also change all reference of ‘‘flight detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
cycles’’ to ‘‘wing flight cycles.’’ We authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
redesignated paragraph (f)(5) of the We are issuing this rulemaking under follows:
proposed AD as paragraph (f)(4) of this the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
AD. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
DIRECTIVES
Conclusion General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
We reviewed the relevant data, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
considered the comment received, and continues to read as follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations
determined that air safety and the for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
public interest require adopting the AD the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended]
with the change described previously safety in air commerce. This regulation
and minor editorial changes. We have ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
is within the scope of that authority the following new AD:
determined that these minor changes: because it addresses an unsafe condition
• Are consistent with the intent that that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–24–02 Viking Air Limited:
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR Amendment 39–18334; Docket No.
products identified in this rulemaking
44892, July 28, 2015) for correcting the FAA–2015–3073; Directorate Identifier
action. 2015–CE–017–AD.
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
upon the public than was already We determined that this AD will not This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 44892, have federalism implications under effective January 4, 2016.
July 28, 2015). Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
Related Service Information Under 1 not have a substantial direct effect on
None.
CFR Part 51 the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, (c) Applicability
We reviewed Viking DHC–3 Otter
or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
Service Bulletin No. V3/0002, Revision
responsibilities among the various DHC–3 airplanes, all serial numbers,
‘‘C’’, dated April 30, 2014; and Viking
levels of government. certificated in any category.
DHC–3 Otter Service Bulletin 3–STC
(03–50)–001, Revision ‘‘NC’’, dated July For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject
3, 2013. The service information certify this AD:
Air Transport Association of America
describes procedures for installing (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
additional wing inspection access action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (e) Reason
panels and inspecting the wings using
the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD was prompted by mandatory
borescope and visual methods. This continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
service information is reasonably Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), originated by an aviation authority of another
available because the interested parties country to identify and correct an unsafe
have access to it through their normal (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
course of business or by the means in Alaska, and describes the unsafe condition as corrugation
identified in the ADDRESSES section of (4) Will not have a significant cracking found at various wing stations and
this AD. economic impact, positive or negative, on the main spar lower cap. We are issuing
on a substantial number of small entities this proposed AD to detect cracking and
Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory correct as necessary to address the unsafe
We estimate that this AD will affect Flexibility Act. condition on these products.
38 products of U.S. registry. We also Examining the AD Docket (f) Actions and Compliance
estimate that it would take about 36 Unless already done, do the following
work-hours per product to comply with You may examine the AD docket on actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of
the basic requirements of this proposed the Internet at http:// this AD:
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per www.regulations.gov by searching for (1) Within 30 days after January 4, 2016
work-hour. Required parts would cost and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (the effective date of this AD), determine the
about $5,000 per product. 3073; or in person at the Docket accumulated wing flight cycles or wing flight
Based on these figures, we estimate Management Facility between 9 a.m. hours for each wing by contacting Technical
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the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Support at Viking Air Limited. You can find
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contact information for Viking Air Limited in
be $306,280, or $8,060 per product. paragraph (i) of this AD.
The scope of damage found in the contains the NPRM, the regulatory (2) Within 30 days after January 4, 2016
required inspection could vary evaluation, any comments received, and (the effective date of this AD), determine all
significantly from airplane to airplane. other information. The street address for installed supplemental type certificates (STC)
We have no way of determining how the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– or modifications affecting the wings. Based
much damage may be found on each 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. on the accumulated air time determined from
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the availability of this material at NARA, call 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room This condition, if not detected and
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., corrected, could affect the structural integrity
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Washington, DC. of the rudder, possibly resulting in reduced
locations.html. For service information identified in control of the aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this AD, contact Airbus SAS, [EASA] AD requires a one-time
November 16, 2015. Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond thermography inspection of a repaired rudder
Melvin Johnson, Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac or a rudder whose maintenance records are
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 incomplete and, depending on findings,
Aircraft Certification Service. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email accomplishment of applicable corrective and
[FR Doc. 2015–29855 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; follow-up actions [including repetitive
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You inspections].
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may view this referenced service The related investigative actions in
information at the FAA, Transport this AD include, as applicable, an
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue ultrasonic inspection, an elasticity
SW., Renton, WA. For information on laminate checker inspection, a tap test
Federal Aviation Administration the availability of this material at the inspection, detailed inspections, and
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also thermography inspections, and
14 CFR Part 39 available on the Internet at http:// ventilation of the core. The repetitive
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspections include detailed inspections
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0928; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–040–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– and thermography inspections. The
39–18333; AD 2015–24–01] 0928. corrective actions in this AD include
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: repairs.
RIN 2120–AA64
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, The compliance time for the related
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus International Branch, ANM–116, investigative actions is before further
Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, flight after accomplishing the applicable
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA inspection required by paragraph (g)(1)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
Administration (FAA), Department of fax 425–227–1149. The intervals for the repetitive
Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspections are either 900 flight hours or
ACTION: Final rule. 1,000 flight cycles, depending on the
Discussion applicable conditions identified in the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed service information.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR The compliance times for the
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, part 39 by adding an AD that would corrective actions range, depending on
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, A340– apply to all Airbus Model A330–200 the applicable conditions identified in
300, A340–500, and A340–600 series Freighter, A330–200, A330–300, A340– the service information, from before
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a 200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340– further flight to within 4,500 flight
report of skin disbonding on a 600 series airplanes. The NPRM cycles but not to exceed 24 months after
composite side panel of a rudder published in the Federal Register on accomplishing the applicable inspection
installed on an A310 airplane. This AD December 29, 2014 (79 FR 77972). required by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)(ii)
requires a review of the maintenance The European Aviation Safety Agency of this AD.
records of the rudder to determine if any (EASA), which is the Technical Agent You may examine the MCAI in the
composite side shell panel repair has for the Member States of the European AD docket on the Internet at http://
been done; a thermography inspection Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness www.regulations.gov/
limited to the repair areas or complete Directive 2014–0033, dated February 4, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0928-
side shells, as applicable, to identify 2014 (referred to after this as the 0002.
possible in-service rudder repairs, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Comments
damages, or fluid ingress; and Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
applicable related investigative and an unsafe condition for all Airbus We gave the public the opportunity to
corrective actions. We are issuing this Model A330–200 Freighter, A330–200, participate in developing this AD. The
AD to detect and correct the rudder skin A330–300, A340–200, A340–300, A340– following presents the comments
disbonding, which could affect the 500, and A340–600 series airplanes. The received on the NPRM (79 FR 77972,
structural integrity of the rudder, and MCAI states: December 29, 2014) and the FAA’s
could result in reduced controllability response to each comment.
A case of skin disbonding was reported on
of the airplane. a composite side panel of a rudder installed Request To Use the Latest Service
DATES: This AD becomes effective on an A310 aeroplane. Information
January 4, 2016. The investigation results revealed that this
disbonding started from a skin panel area American Airlines (AAL) and Delta
The Director of the Federal Register Airlines (DAL) requested that we revise
previously repaired in-service in accordance
approved the incorporation by reference with the Structural Repair Manual (SRM). the NPRM (79 FR 77972, December 29,
of certain publications listed in this AD The initial damage has been identified as 2014) to cite the latest service
as of January 4, 2016. a disbonding between the core and skin of information.
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD the repaired area. This damage may not be We agree with the commenters’
docket on the Internet at http:// visually detectable and likely propagates request. Airbus has issued Airbus
www.regulations.gov/ during normal operation due to the variation Service Bulletin A330–55–3043,
of pressure during ground-air-ground cycles.
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0928 or in Composite rudder side shell panels are also Revision 1, dated August 20, 2014,
person at the Docket Management installed on A330 and A340 aeroplanes, Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55–4039,
Facility, U.S. Department of which may have been repaired in-service Revision 1, dated August 20, 2014, and
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– using a similar method. Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55–5007,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 4, 2016. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 73957 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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